Pre Professional Medicine

Overview

Pre-Medicine students at Fairmont State University can choose from a number of undergraduate fields of study prior to applying to medical school. They include:

Biology

Chemistry

Forensic Science

Philosophy, psychology (and more) if all prerequisite and degree requirements are met

It’s important for Pre-Medicine students to review requirements and consult with counselors of the medical school they wish to attend after Fairmont State University.

Instructors in our Pre-Medicine courses focus on a curriculum that should meet those medical school requirements. While studying Pre-Medicine, students should also:

Maintain a high GPA (3.3-3.5)

Begin MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) preparation (junior year)

Preparing medical school application (late junior year)

Gain experience in the medical field (volunteering, shadowing)

Develop professional relationships to be used as recommendation

Career Opportunities

By achieving academic success at Fairmont State University in the Pre-Medicine program, students qualify for the next step toward their ultimate goal. Career possibilities are limitless for Pre-Medicine students in part because of the curriculum’s heavy emphasis in science. Pre-Medicine students often go on to become: